[rescue] sniping, etc

[Dave McGuire]

On April 30, George Adkins wrote:
> > I look at it this way - everyone has the same opportunity to "snipe"
> > bids at the last minute. 8-)  If you dont get it, oh well, you'll
> > find another.
>
> Gee, that means that everyone just bids whatever they're willing to pay and 
> the only difference is that it's done at the last minute...  Like a sealed 
> bid auction....

  No, that's NOT what it means, George.  It means that everyone bids
what they're willing to pay BUT has a better chance if they have a
fast machine, a fast browser, and a fast net connection.

> heh, imagine that, people just bidding what they're willing to pay for an 
> item, instead of trying to " play psychological games" with the other bidders.

  Sniping has nothing to do with psychological games.  It has to do
with going to the store and getting a better price on a box of
Cheerios.  Hence, 67 SPARCstations for $629.00.

         -Dave

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Dave McGuire                                 "Mmmm.  Big."
St. Petersburg, FL                                -Den